One thing I associate with product management is the need to keep marching through the many efforts required to design and build software, then launch it in the market -- no matter how difficult the times. And so we have this week's issue, as scheduled. Respectfully, Jacques Murphy, Feeling sad for the people of Iraq, Grieving for the ...
18Mar 2003
03011 Requirements 101: The Requirements Document
Today's issue is the first of two topics covering product requirements. Requirements, as the fuel that powers your company's software development engine, are an essential part of product management. Without this fuel, development doesn't happen. Too little or too much, too sparse or too rich -- all lead to a poorly running engine. It is essential ...
11Mar 2003
03010 Pitfalls of the Paper Document Culture
We're all familiar with the problems that come from not documenting requirements, designs, plans, and expectations. You wind up with slipped deadlines and disappointment. Most of us have learned the hard way that we're better off writing down important agreements and plans. In fact, so much of product management depends upon written documents to spell out ...
04Mar 2003
03009 Cutting the Cost of Services and Support
Most experienced accountants will tell you that if you want to improve your company's financial situation, you get the fastest success by cutting costs as opposed to trying to increase revenues. It's a sure thing to take money you have today but would spend and keep it in your pocket, rather than aim for a ...